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Wentletrap snail laying eggs
Wentletrap snail laying eggs. Wentletrap snail (Epitonium billeeanum, centre right) laying its eggs on a coral (Tubastrea sp.). This snail eats the stinging tentacles of the coral using a long tube (yellow, centre), then lays its eggs (orange/ brown, centre right) in the empty cups. The eggs resemble the stinging tentacles of the coral and are protected from predators as they develop. Photographed in the Andaman Sea, Thailand
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Andaman Sea Carnivore Carnivorous Coral Cups Eating Eggs Feeding Laying Mimic Mimicry Mollusc Mollusca Predator Predatory Re Production Reproducing Snail Tentacle Tentacles Thailand Mimesis Wentletrap
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the wonders of the natural world with Media Storehouse's stunning Wentletrap Snail Poster Print. This captivating image, sourced from Science Photo Library, showcases the intriguing moment of a Wentletrap Snail (Epitonium billeeanum) laying its eggs on a vibrant coral (Tubastrea sp.). Add this beautiful poster to your home or office to inspire curiosity and appreciation for the intricate details of marine life. Bring the underwater world into your space with this high-quality, vivid print. #MarineLife #Snails #NaturePhotography #PosterPrints
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 40.5cm (23.4" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a mesmerizing moment in the underwater world of the Andaman Sea, Thailand. In the center-right of the image, a Wentletrap snail (Epitonium billeeanum) can be seen delicately laying its eggs on a vibrant coral (Tubastrea sp. ). The intricate behavior and survival strategy of this snail species are truly remarkable. Using its long tube-like appendage, colored in striking yellow at the center of the frame, this carnivorous snail feeds on the stinging tentacles of the coral. Once it has consumed its meal, it carefully deposits its eggs in empty cups within the coral structure. The eggs themselves bear an uncanny resemblance to the very tentacles they mimic and are cleverly protected from potential predators as they develop. The photograph showcases not only nature's incredible diversity but also highlights fascinating aspects of marine biology and reproductive strategies employed by various organisms. This snapshot provides valuable insights into predator-prey dynamics and demonstrates how certain species have evolved to thrive in their environments through mimicry. Presented by Science Photo Library, this visually stunning print serves as a testament to both scientific exploration and artistic appreciation for our natural world. It invites viewers to marvel at these extraordinary creatures that inhabit our oceans while reminding us of their delicate existence that warrants protection and conservation efforts.
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